Casting The Runes - Candlelit Stories for Halloween Tickets

You're looking for a connecting point to MR James’ chilling lore brought vividly to life. Casting The Runes, Candlelit Stories for Halloween, is presented by Robert Lloyd Parry as part of Nunkie Theatre. These candlelit performances blend intimate storytelling with atmospheric sound and stagecraft, delivering two classic M. R. James ghost stories—Casting the Runes and The Residence at Whitminster—either as a solitary on-stage experience or a small ensemble piece. Secure your seats and experience this distinctive, atmospheric approach to vintage horror, loved by fans and critics alike.

Robert Lloyd Parry (aka MR James on stage) has earned praise from The Stage and broader media for his nuanced storytelling and immersive productions. His involvement in Mark Gatiss’s BBC documentary M R James: Ghost Writer helped broaden awareness of these MR James adaptations, while his audio work via Nunkie Ear Theatre explores the textures of horror through sound. Whether you’re near Shrewsbury, Belfast, London, or across the UK, these candlelit performances offer a memorable Halloween experience.

Discover the full scope of Casting The Runes and related candlelit pieces through our pages. For updated tour details, venue specifics, and ticket options, we’ve got you covered. Follow the performer and Nunkie Theatre on social media for the latest announcements and behind-the-scenes insights.

• Upcoming 2025 tour dates include Shrewsbury (Oct 12, 2025), Belfast (Nov 11–16, 2025), London (Dec 7, 2025), and a broader UK run (Nov 6–29, 2025) across multiple towns and venues.
• Discography highlights with Nunkie Ear Theatre: Curious Creatures: The Shorter Horror of M.R. James (2019), An Episode of Cathedral History (2020), Casting the Runes (2020).
• Singles from Casting the Runes (pt1 and pt2) released in 2020.
• Major accolades include critical praise from The Stage and broader MR James projects, plus exposure through the MR James: Ghost Writer documentary.

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